Age UK Bristol

16/10/2026

Charity Director, Caroline Abrahams, features in ITV Tonight’s special episode focusing on the importance of physical activity in later life, and the knock-on effect of this on our national health service.

As we age, physical activity can help to protect our brain, heart and bones, as well as improving balance and energy. But a third of Brits over the age of 55 are physically inactive. So is it ever too late to get fit? Tonight reports.

16/10/2026

Bristol City Robins Foundation are running a new weekly session for adults living with Parkinson's!

⚽Free football sessions for adults living with Parkinson’s
🏃‍➡️Led by FA-qualified coaches
🕔Mondays, 5–6pm
📍Imperial Sports Ground, BS14 9EA

15/10/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday for our Big Knit Launch at the Watershed! Check out some funky knitting and crochet patterns in the link, let's get creative! 🧶✂️🪡

https://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/big-knit/knitting-patterns

15/10/2026

New REACT programme launches at Imperial Sports Ground 🎉

We’re delighted to see our first Retirement in ACTion (REACT) programme in Bristol get underway at Imperial Sports Ground, delivered by The Robins Foundation in partnership with Age UK Bristol.

REACT combines group-based physical activity with social support to help older adults improve and maintain their strength, balance, mobility and confidence, while staying active and connected within their community.

Kirsty Brown, REACT Programme Manager at Age UK Bristol, said:
“It’s fantastic to see our first REACT programme get underway at Imperial Sports Ground. This is the start of an exciting time for REACT across Bristol, and we’re delighted to be working with community organisations such as The Robins Foundation to bring the programme into local communities.”

The wider rollout of REACT is funded by the Vivensa Foundation, supporting the expansion of the programme across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and West North London.

Sessions run twice a week for the first 12 weeks, before moving to weekly sessions for the remainder of the 12-month programme.

We’re looking forward to seeing the programme develop and supporting more people across Bristol to stay active and independent for longer.

14/10/2026

Join us for the second FAB Evening Social of the year, run by our Friends Ageing Better (FAB) team. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet with like-minded people, over a cup of coffee or a drink!💃

📅Wednesday 21st October
🕔5.30pm - 7.30pm
📍The Café Bar at Watershed.

We look forward to seeing you there!🎵🎉

14/10/2026

The Big Knit campaign officially launches today! 🧶🧶🧶

Innocent drinks donate 30p to Age UK Bristol for every tiny hat sold. This helps us to continue to provide vital services and support older people. Join us this Sunday the 18th for our big knit launch at the Watershed. We can't wait to see you all there! 🙌

📍Waterside 3 at the Watershed, 11am-2pm
🎖️Hat competitions
🧶Knit-a-thon
🎫Tombola (with some craft prizes)
🏬Pop-up shops
📚We will provide materials (whilst supplies last)

13/10/2026

This morning we were pleased to be invited onto BBC Radio Bristol to discuss ageist language and Dame Judi Dench's recent statement that she wants to banish words like 'retire'. 🗣️🗣️

The 91-year-old Oscar winning actress said she dislikes being called a 'national treasure', as it makes her sound like a 'dusty, old relic'. Kay Libby, CEO of Age UK Bristol, discussed these recent headlines and retirement with John Darvall. Kay said 'If you want to continue and have something to give, why not keep going?'

Even well before retirement age, people can experience difficulties getting into paid work with 21% of people between 50 and the state retirement age being out of work, education or training and not in employment. Age UK Bristol is working with Bristol City Council to help people aged 50+ who want to get back into employment - get in touch with us 0117 928 1530 if you'd like to find out more.📞📝

🔊Listen here for the interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_bristol (10:18-10:25)

Listen live to Radio Bristol on BBC Sounds

12/10/2026

October is Free Wills Month! ✍️✍️✍️

Having a Will in place is so important to ensure that your loved ones are supported and your future wishes are known. Throughout October, free Will writing services are available around Bristol, to help start writing your Will, or update an existing one.

Every gift in your Will makes a difference, no matter how large or small. By leaving Age UK Bristol a gift in your Will, you will help us to continue providing vital services and support older people across Bristol. 💙🩵

If you would like to find out more about leaving us a gift in your Will, click the link: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bristol/get-involved/legacies/

10/10/2026

🌍💚World Mental Health Day💚🌍

Today we are reminded of the importance of mental health and wellbeing. This year's theme, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change' encourages us to listen, learn and support one another. By sharing our experiences we can help raise awareness and break down any stigma to ensure everyone feels supported around the world. 🫶🌱

09/10/2026

🎉🎉We've won!🎉🎉

We are so pleased to share that our New Beginnings day service has won 'Best Dementia Friendly Space' at Bristol Dementia Awards 2026! Huge congratulations to our amazing team! We're so delighted to celebrate this wonderful achievement with you all! Congratulations to all winners today and thank you Bristol Dementia Action Alliance 💜🏆💜